Join the pilgrimage

Join the pilgrimage

Back by popular demand! The 2018 ACU Pilgrimage will be the Camino walk to Santiago de Compostela - Get your walking boots ready, start training!

Back by popular demand! The 2018 ACU Pilgrimage will be the Camino walk to Santiago de Compostela - Get your walking boots ready, start training!

Join us on The Road to Santiago De Compostela: the 2018 ACU Camino Pilgrimage. Since the 10th century pilgrims have walked from all over Europe to the cathedral of St James at Santiago de Compostela in North Spain.

Following in the footsteps of millions of pilgrims who have completed this walk, the route was first walked by the Apostle St James.

In October 2018, ACU offers you the opportunity to take a break from the everyday routine and join us on this walking pilgrimage of ‘the way of St James’ through the stunning country side of northwest Spain’s woodlands, open plains and countryside.

Providing full support every step of the way, the 2018 Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage will be led by Dr John Ballard, Associate Vice Chancellor (Victoria) and Fr Harry Chan ofm who will be accompanying the group as Chaplain.

This 14 day guided pilgrimage includes seven days of structured walking for a total 120 km. You will have an opportunity to explore Madrid, Toledo, Santiago de Compostela, Finesterra and many more historical sites, cities and towns.

Along the way discovering the culture, art, spirituality, history, architecture and cuisine of Spain as you stride through the countryside with a full support team. Numbers are strictly limited. To register your expression of interest and for further information email Carmel Yahl, Executive Manager Office of the Vice President at carmel.yahl@acu.edu.au or phone 02 9739 2380. Get in early. This is one pilgrimage you don’t want to miss.